Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  The United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1919  Prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th on this day in history.   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on this day in history.   

1919  Jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19 on this day in history.   

1920  18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes on January - 16.   

1920  On this day in history first assembly of League of Nations (Paris)   

1920  On January - 16 georgia declares independence   

1920  On this day in history the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits.   

1920  On this day in history the United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol   

1920  18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on January - 16.   

1920  Elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) on January - 16.   

1920  Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 on this day in history.   

1923  Martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952) on this day in history.   

1924  Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo) on this day in history.   

1925  Leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council on this day in history.   

1925  Leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council on this day in history.   

1925  On this day in history gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense   

1926  John "Jack" Layden, local politician on this day in history.   

1928  Ezra Sims, composer on this day in history.   

1929  Allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action) on January - 16.   

1930  On January - 16 uSS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants   

1930  Norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post) on January - 16.   

1931  On this day in history bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours   

1931  On January - 16 bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours   

1931  On this day in history vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist   

1932  On January - 16 the birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist   

1933  Bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test on January - 16.   

1934  On this day in history annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65   

1935  On this day in history richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59   

1936  On January - 16 screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president   

1936  Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on this day in history.   

1936  On January - 16 the first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL   

1936  On this day in history 1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla   

1938  On January - 16 1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman)   

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1245  On this day in history birth of edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296)   

1409  On this day in history birth of rené I of Naples (d. 1480)   

1477  Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547) was born on January - 16.   

1501  On this day in history birth of anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559)   

1587  On January - 16 birth of alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter   

1616  On January - 16 birth of françois de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669)   

1626  On January - 16 birth of lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699)   

1634  Dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716) was born on this day in history.   

0308  On January - 16 marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies   

0429  Honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430] on January - 16.   

0960  Death of Polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople on this day in history.   

1343  On January - 16 robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies   

1400  Death of John Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352) on this day in history.   

1545  On January - 16 death of george Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484)   

1547  On this day in history death of johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477)   

1554  On January - 16 death of christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480)